Dayton city, TN

ZIP 37321 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Dayton city, TN (37321)

Median Income

$59,182

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+733

Wealth inflow

Population

20,670

Unemployment

6.5%

2.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 733 for ZIP 37321 (Dayton city, TN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.5%+76% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.4%-28% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

16.1%+38% vs US avg

396

Establishments

8,089

Employees

~20 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.0%
Construction5.9%
Manufacturing30.2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade8.5%
Transportation, utilities7.7%
Information0.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.8%
Professional, scientific, management5.4%
Education, health care, social15.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.2%
Other services5.8%
Public administration4.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 37321 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.4%, median income rose 11.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.5%.

Median Income

$59,182

-21% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate